Monthly Archives: February 2025

Barrows 10th Annual Gospel Jamboree: May 30-Jun 1, 2025

Submitted by: Violet Plett | Barrows 10th Annual Gospel Jamboree at Barrows, MB May 30 – June 1, 2025 Fri. 6pm – 9pm Sat. 10am – 9pm Sun. 10am – 6pm Come and enjoy the ministry of invited musicians for a weekend of Gospel Music. Jeff and Anita Reimer and Family Ivan Chartrand Cindy Ghostkeeper-Whitehead […]

2025/02/28Local Interest

CFSV Feature: Swan River Community Centre

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Swan River Community Centre Inc., received a grant for curling rock repairs. Reprofiling the strike band on curling rocks prolongs the life of the rocks, reducing the need for replacements. The CFSV is happy to support this project that provides recreational opportunities to our community. The Community […]

2025/02/26Local Interest

26 Teams Participate in Benito Annual Mixed Bonspiel

Submitted by: Andrea Keller The Benito Rec Centre 16th Annual mixed bonspiel was held February 12-16, 2025. We were pleased to host 26 teams from the Swan Valley & Saskatchewan! Wednesday evening the spiel kicked off with a 7pm & 9pm draw. Thursday evening meat draw drew in a crowd! Although the weather was cold, […]

2025/02/24Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – January 21, 2025

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Medwid, Powell and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Boychuk Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

2025/02/23Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – January 22, 2025

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]

2025/02/23Local Interest

Town of Swan River Minutes – January 7, 2025

The Council of the Town of Swan River met on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Town Council Chambers with Mayor Jacobson presiding along with Deputy Mayor Moriaux and Councillors Bobick, Boychuk, Medwid and Whyte. Absent with Permission: Councillor Powell Also Present: CAO D. Poole, CFO T. Gnida, Public Works Dir. D. […]

2025/02/23Local Interest

Informative Topics Discussed at January Coffee and a Chat

Submitted by: Connie Beaudry, Resource Coordinator 36 people attended the Coffee and A Chat this month, sessions were at the Northern Neighbors Birch River Drop In Center, and the Swan River Senior Citizen Center. They were held January 28th, & 30th 2025, and all started at 10 am. This month’s topics were Addictions and Strive […]

2025/02/19Local Interest

Quilt Show and Mothers Day Tea – May 10, 2025

Submitted by: Gloria Stesenko Quilters Get Ready! Deadline to Enter April 15, 2025 Call Marilyn: 539-2612 2nd Annual Quilt Show and Mothers Day Tea May 10, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre All levels of Quilters welcome Quilts not judged Prize awarded for People’s Choice No fee to enter Limited entries

2025/02/17Local Interest

Coffee And A Chat – Feb 25, 26 & 27, 2025

Submitted by: Services to Seniors Coffee & a Chat Feb 25, 2025 Birch River Drop In Center Feb 26, 2025 Benito Drop In Centre Feb 27, 2025 Swan River Senior Citizen Centre All venues will be at 10:00am – 12:00pm A light lunch will be served. This Month’s Topics: Canadian Dental Plan with Shayne Yaschyshyn […]

2025/02/12Local Interest

RM of Mountain Minutes – January 8, 2025

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB. Members Present: Reeve: Keith Behrmann Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt. CAO Paige Driscoll was present and […]

2025/02/08Local Interest

Swan River Hosts Medical Students for Rural Workshop

Prairie Mountain Health Media Release | Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is partnering with the Swan Valley Medical Professional Recruitment and Retention Committee (SVMPRRC) to host an additional medical student rural interest group (RIG) workshop in Swan River February 7-9, 2024. The weekend event will feature 19 first and second-year medical students from the University of […]

2025/02/06Local Interest

CFSV Feature: Bowsman Community Arena Upgrades

Submitted by: Community Foundation of Swan Valley The Bowsman Community Skating Arena received a grant for arena upgrades. With these funds, the Arena was able to replace kitchen appliances, and lighting that improved the arena’s energy efficiency, as well as get repairs done on the arena’s zamboni. The Community Foundation of Swan Valley is happy […]

2025/02/03Local Interest